im·pe·ri·al1
imperial1
- pronunciation:
- ihm
pi
ri
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to an empire or its ruler.
- similar words:
- royal
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| definition 2: |
designating or characterizing the authority of a sovereign state over colonies or dependencies.
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| definition 3: |
like an emperor in authority; imperious.
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| definition 4: |
suitable to the ruler of an empire.
- similar words:
- royal
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| related words: |
celestial, kingly, sovereign |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a designation indicating exceptional size or quality, as applied to various articles or units of measure.
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Imperial and
imperative come from
imperare, a Latin word that means "to command."